An elderly boatman shivers in the cold sitting in his boat by the banks of the Buriganga river in old dhaka as chilly winds swept across the country MD Manik‘The coldest month of the year is January, with frequently severe cold temperatures’The cold wave currently blowing over the northern parts of the country including Panchagarh, may continue for another two-three days Another major cold wave is expected to hit by Thursday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The weather office said that a severe cold wave is persistent over Panchagarh district. Meteorologist Hafizur Rahman says: "The coldest month of the year is January, during which severe cold temperatures are frequent. In regions where the cold wave is persistent, the situation may improve in 2-3 days, or it can remain the same." He also said that by Thursday there is a possibility of another major cold wave across the country.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 05, 2019 13:41 UTC